FrequentlyAskedQuestions

•Arespecialcoloursavailable?

•Whatisthefireresistanceoftheboards?

The mineral imi coating is classified as non-flammable A2-s1, according to EN 15824:2009.Flame retardant and non-flammable carrier boards are available to special order.

•Isitpossibletopaint/lacquerthemineralsurface?

The mineral imi composite board can be painted with water based finishes. Tests should be always made on a piece of waste material.

•Whichglueshouldbeusedfortheoutdoorboards?

We recommend our Very High Grab MS Polymer adhesive.

•Howdoestheboardaffectthelifeofcutting/machiningtools?

You can expect a very similar life cycle as when using with other engineered wood products.

•Whichtools/machinescanbeusedtoprocesstheimicompositeboards?

You can use normal TCT tools and all woodworking machinery and tools.

•Howshouldthecompositeboardsbecleaned?

The mineral surface can be wiped with a damp cloth with a neutral cleaner.Abrasive pads and microfiber cloths are not recommendable on some of the sufaces.

•Ithereanedgingavailable?

Several matching ABS edges or the real imi edging with original surface (HPL and CPL) are available.

•Howshouldtheimiboardsbefixed?

The 4mm HDF boards (recommendED for wall cladding) can be simply glued. We recommend our Very High Grab MS Polymer adhesive. For extra security, 20mm MDF boards can be fixed with adhesive and mechanical fixings through a lap type joint depending on the application. This joint is not supplied as a standard product and would need to be machined by the end user.

•CanIinstalltheboardsonawallwithoutexpansiongaps?

We would insist on a minimum 20mm gap to the top and a 10mm gap to each side of any installation.

•Howcanwefinishamitrededge?

With our edging sets, matching to each product, you may only need the touch-up paints if using a mitred joint. Check our processing videos. Processing instructions can also be found as a PDF file in our download area.

•Cansurfacedamageberepaired?

Yes! Small areas of surface damage can be repaired with the matching edge set. Scratches can be repaired by dappling with the patina.